Saul vs Karl

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Saul

Boy #560 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"asked for, prayed for"

Origin: Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל)

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Boy #1,684 Most Popular 1 Syllable

"free man, strong man"

Origin: Old High German

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Saul Rank #560

Karl Rank #1,684

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 vs #1684 for Karl.

Is Saul or Karl more popular?

Saul is more popular, ranked #560 compared to Karl at #1684 in the United States.

What do Saul and Karl mean?

Saul means "asked for, prayed for" (Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל) origin). Karl means "free man, strong man" (Old High German origin).

Are Saul and Karl boy or girl names?

Saul is primarily a boy name. Karl is primarily a boy name.